Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs Indira Gandhi National Open University
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹2.5k – ₹62k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 14 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0104 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.in | ignou.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is in Hyderabad, Telangana and Indira Gandhi National Open University is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 1,240 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and Indira Gandhi National Open University is a government institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes in all and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (6)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
